BID NOTICE
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) hereby invites experienced and suitably qualified suppliers to
submit bids for the supply and delivery of the following agricultural inputs:
White maize for milling and grain sorghum seed cultivars
Fertiliser products
Agro-chemicals
Table 1
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REFERENCE NO
DELIVERY AREA
DESCRIPTION
Evaluation Criteria
1.
SCMU 024-2014/15
Lady Frere
Supply and Delivery of Grain Sorghum
Seeds
80/20 Preference Point System
2.
SCMU 025-2014/15
Lady Frere
Supply and Delivery of Fertiliser
90/10 Preference Point System
3.
SCMU 026-2014/15
Lady Frere
Supply and Delivery of Agro-Chemicals
80/20 Preference Point System
4.
SCMU 027-2014/15
Bizana
Supply and Delivery of Maize Seeds
90/10 Preference Point System
5.
SCMU 028-2014/15
Bizana
Supply and Delivery of Fertiliser
90/10 Preference Point System
6.
SCMU 028-2014/15
Bizana
Supply and Delivery of Agro-Chemicals
90/10 Preference Point System
7.
SCMU 029-2014/15
Mqanduli
Supply and Delivery of Fertiliser
90/10 Preference Point System
8.
SCMU 030-2014/15
Mqanduli
Supply and Delivery of Agro-Chemicals
90/10 Preference Point System
9.
SCMU 031-2014/15
Ncorha
Supply and Delivery of Fertiliser
90/10 Preference Point System
10.
SCMU 032-2014/15
Ncorha
Supply and Delivery of Agro-Chemicals
90/10 Preference Point System
Bid documents will be available during working hours from 01 August 2014 at ECRDA Offices situated at Unit D12,
Beacon Bay Crossing, Corner N2 & Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay, EAST LONDON. A direct deposit of a nonrefundable fee of R200 into ECRDA, Standard Bank Account Number: 280973373, King Williams Town
Branch is required per set of document for each reference number. NB: Proof of payment must be
produced upon collection of bid documents.
The completed bid document and any supporting documentation shall be placed in a sealed envelope clearly
endorsed with the contract number, and deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area of: ECRDA offices, Unit
D12, Beacon Bay Crossing, Corner N2 & Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay, EAST LONDON.
DIRECTORS: Dr VM Mkosana (Chairperson) Mr C Pietersen, Mr WS Mbalekwa, Ms Z R Semane, Mr X George,
Prince Z Burns-Ncamashe (Deputy Chair), Mr TT Gwanya (CEO), Mr V Jarana, Ms B Kali, Mr A Le Roux and Ms FF Mkile.
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A compulsory briefing session will be held in East London at the address yet to be confirmed on 08
August 2014. ECRDA offices shall be the meeting point where prospective bidders will be advised
about the actual briefing session venue. Prospective bidders must arrive at 10h00 as the scheduled
time for the briefing session is 10h30.
Evaluation Criteria: The first stage of evaluation will be based on functionality in terms of which
suppliers will be required to obtain the minimum required functionality score in order to qualify for further
evaluation.
The second stage of evaluation will be based on Price and B-BBEE as per Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act, 2000 and its Amended Regulations as preference point system stipulated in the above
table.
Closing Date and Time: 22 August 2014 at 11h00.
Important Conditions
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All prices shall be quoted in South African currency inclusive of VAT.
All prospective bidders must be registered on ECRDA supplier database .
Bidders are required to submit an original and valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
Bidders must submit a copy of Company Registration certificate
Bidders who qualify as EME’s in terms of the B-BBEE Act must submit a certificate issued by an
Accounting Officer or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS or a Registered Auditor.
Bidders other than EME’s must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification
certificate or a certified copy thereof substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered
Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS
Bidders must submit certified ID copies of shareholders.
Failure to supply all supplementary information may result in the bid being deemed incomplete and may not
be considered for award.
All bids shall hold good for 90 days after bid closing date.
Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile and late bids will not be accepted.
Enquiries:
Mr A. Sibulali - 043-703 6300 (Administrative) email: SibulaliA@ecrda.co.za
Mr L. Qongqo- 043-703 6300 (Technical) email: qongqol@ecrda.co.za
NB: ECRDA reserves the right not to appoint
ECRDA is an Agency of
DIRECTORS: Dr VM Mkosana (Chairperson) Mr C Pietersen, Mr WS Mbalekwa, Ms Z R Semane, Mr X George,
Prince Z Burns-Ncamashe (Deputy Chair), Mr TT Gwanya (CEO), Mr V Jarana, Ms B Kali, Mr A Le Roux and Ms FF Mkile.
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DIRECTORS: Dr VM Mkosana (Chairperson) Mr C Pietersen, Mr WS Mbalekwa, Ms Z R Semane, Mr X George,
Prince Z Burns-Ncamashe (Deputy Chair), Mr TT Gwanya (CEO), Mr V Jarana, Ms B Kali, Mr A Le Roux and Ms FF Mkile.
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